Computer Network Defense Analyst (CDNA)
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Location: Odenton, MD 21113
Description:
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Discover yourself at Leidos! Join our team and we'll unleash your talents to solve most challenging technical problems.
The Leidos National Security Sector is seeking a Mid-level Computer Network Defense Analyst (CDNA) at Ft Meade MD. This position is part of a large Military Intelligence Program supporting the US Space Force (USSF) mission requirements. Opportunities for technical skill development, career advancement and internal position mobility are available.
Primary Responsibilities.
Basic Qualifications.
Pay Range: Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500 innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here .
Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other person a l information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected] .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Discover yourself at Leidos! Join our team and we'll unleash your talents to solve most challenging technical problems.
The Leidos National Security Sector is seeking a Mid-level Computer Network Defense Analyst (CDNA) at Ft Meade MD. This position is part of a large Military Intelligence Program supporting the US Space Force (USSF) mission requirements. Opportunities for technical skill development, career advancement and internal position mobility are available.
Primary Responsibilities.
- Assist the Space Force Cryptologic Office (SFCO) liaison with the USSF Service Cryptologic Component (SCC), United States Cyber Command. (USCYBERCOM) and the National Security Agency (NSA) for all USSF cryptologic mission operations.
- Engage with varied stakeholders to ensure USSF cryptologic enterprise elements are prepared to support space and counter-space requirements.
- Support USSF cybersecurity policy development, tactics, techniques and procedure (TTP) refinements, Guardian Joint and Specialized Qualification Training requirement specifications and engineering / architecture compliance.
- Collaborate with multiple Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) Cybersecurity stakeholders to effect USSF operations, training, compliance verification.
- Employ "threat hunter" TTPs to develop innovative solutions for defensive cybersecurity monitoring and reporting and provide incident response and investigative analysis of actual / potential network attacks.
Basic Qualifications.
- Possess TS/SCI clearance eligibility and a current polygraph.
- Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or Engineering). and 4+ years' experience OR a comparable Associates' Degree and 8+ years' experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Working knowledge of Computer Network Exploitation (CNE), Computer Network Attack (CNA) and Computer Network Defense (CND) tools and techniques.
- Experience in conventional network\host-based intrusion analysis, digital forensics, or malware analysis.
- Cloud experience using AWS, Azure and/or GCP.
- Strong understanding of Operating Systems and Network Protocols and experience in conventional network\host-based intrusion analysis, digital forensics, or malware analysis.
- Possess a DOD 8140 IAM Level I certification.
- Must be a proven disciplined analyst and skilled communicator capable of explaining complex technical CDNA aspects to senior leaders; develop documentation and correspondence; and collaborate with Cybersecurity stakeholders to advocate SFCO policy initiatives, operational requirements, and CDNA analyses.
- Understanding of behavioral based threat models, including ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, Diamond Model, etc.
- Knowledge of Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) standards and automated compliance tools and experience performing "deep dive" analysis and correlation of log data from multiple sources including PCAP and forensic artifacts.
Pay Range: Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500 innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here .
Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other person a l information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected] .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.